Announcement comes as Elon Musk’s group faces increasing competition in world’s largest car market
South-east Asian country is pushing to move up electric vehicle value chain
Elon Musk’s EV company beats Wall Street estimates with its second quarter performance amid intense competition
China’s battery EV makers Zeekr and Nio are catching up much faster than expected
…is it really a Lotus?
Manila pitches itself as alternative for western countries seeking to diversify sources of EV battery material
Hitching a ride with fleeter-footed rivals is one way to try to accelerate its transformation
Partnership agreement would give German carmaker ‘immediate access’ to start-up’s EV software
Vauxhall owner could move production to other sites in Europe, as government quotas threaten returns
Electric-vehicle makers are setting new standards with unique designs and focus on gadget-packed interiors
Also in today’s newsletter, how Joe Biden is preparing for next week’s presidential debate
President Biden wants to increase adoption, but his tariffs on Chinese imports could reduce competition and increase costs
Plus, how Europe’s playing catch up with a new Nato tech defence fund
EV manufacturer joins a list of companies that have run out of road
US start-up becomes latest to succumb to difficulties hitting the sector
Economist and member of China’s five-year plan committee reflects on geopolitical and trade tensions — including electric vehicle exports
Smartphone battery leader says new material will boost energy storage for smaller gadgets first
Confusion over aims inevitably leads to confusion over means
Scaled-down internal combustion engines will sit alongside batteries in reimagined car breed
Vote a vindication for head of electric-car maker following Delaware court ruling that struck down 2018 package
Tariff announcement from Brussels prompts Citroën and Fiat brand owner to move part of Leapmotor output
Stock of Tesla’s China rival rises as much as 9% following Brussels’ announcement of electric vehicle import duties
Brussels’ duties heighten trade tensions with Beijing but are unlikely to stop the advance of Chinese-made electric cars
Brussels acts against imports it says are heavily subsidised by Beijing despite German warnings move could spark trade war
Belgian group says demand from carmakers has deteriorated in recent weeks
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